Chapter 39: Zhang Chen breaks off diplomatic relations



The arrival of Xiang Bo's father and son is undoubtedly a charcoal in the snow, the weather in late autumn is getting colder, Xiang Yu is also worried about this matter these days, although he did not mention it in front of everyone, but everyone knows that if the materials cannot be sent, Xiang Yu only has two choices, one is to ask for supplies from King Zhao to ensure that the Chu army survives the winter, in this way, the Chu army must have defended the Qin army as the reason, negotiate with Zhao State, and second, Xiang Yu will do whatever it takes, even discard all the baggage, and have rushed back to Dangjun as soon as possible, but there is no doubt that Xiang Yu chose the former.

The battle with Zhang Han can no longer be delayed, Xiang Yu has decided to start a war against Zhang Han in the near future, at this time, the Chu army is reorganizing the war, and the submission of soldiers and horses from all walks of life has greatly increased Xiang Yu's strength, and it is precisely because of this that Xiang Yu will transfer troops and horses from all walks of life on the third day of the truce, and look across the river from Zhang Han.

Xiang Yu knows very well that his deployment of troops will definitely cause great pressure on Zhang Han, once he leads the army to abscond, he will give Xiang Yu a chance to attack in an all-out way, at that time, Xiang Yu will completely defeat the Qin army, even if they do not leave the Thorn Plain, Xiang Yu also decided to organize the army for a few days and fight with all his might.

But thinking back to the army he formed back then, with an iron sword and an iron shield, he was invincible on the battlefield, and now, although he seized the military power of Song Yi and controlled the main force of the Chu army, that army no longer exists, which is also an insurmountable hurdle in Xiang Yu's heart, thinking of this, Xiang Yu looked at Uncle Xiang on the side and sighed: "Third uncle, I have something, and I want to bother the third uncle to go." ”

Seeing that Xiang Yu suddenly became so polite, Xiang Bo was slightly surprised, and said with a smile: "When did Yu'er become so polite?" If you have something to say, you might as well say it directly. ”

Xiang Yu saw Xiang Bo nodding, and then smiled: "The battlefield battle, has been led by sharp weapons, now, my eight thousand children are still under the command of King Huai, unable to be transferred to the front line, I have considered, transfer a batch of iron weapons from Hengshan County in Zhuang'er to the north, armed army, I don't know if my uncle is willing to take my line?" ”

Xiang Yu was worried about this matter, Xiang Bo Langran laughed: "The manufacture of iron swords, iron ges and other weapons is no secret now, it is said that Zhuang'er has opened workshops in various places to sell weapons, at this time, all kinds of soldiers and horses, are more or less equipped with some iron weapons, I think, Yu'er does not have to rely so much on iron weapons, soldiers and soldiers, morale first, training is supplemented, and a hundred battles are won." ”

Seeing his uncle say this, Xiang Yu was slightly displeased, although the Chu army had no weapons to supply, and it could also defeat the Qin army, but Xiang Yu still wanted to form a strong army of his own, but at the moment, Xiang Bo was right, transporting supplies from Hengshan County was a long way, even if it was transported to Hebei, his army might have entered the pass at that time.

Thinking like this, Xiang Yu gave up the idea just now, and he couldn't help but smile embarrassedly: "Uncle's words are very true. ”

Xiang Bo saw Xiang Yu's displeasure at this time, but he couldn't persuade anything, there was a short silence in the big tent, both of them were silent, I don't know how long passed, a relative opened the curtain and entered, arched his hand and said: "General, Zhao Wang Zhao Xie and Zhao Xiangzhang Er are asking to see outside the camp." ”

"Hehe, are they finally willing to come?" Xiang Yu laughed loudly, and smiled at Uncle Xiang on the side: "Uncle might as well come with me to meet these two." ”

Xiang Bo also smiled and nodded, at this time, Xiang Yu looked at his relatives and ordered: "Immediately beat the drum to welcome King Zhao into the camp." ”

Outside the Chu camp, Zhao Xie and Zhang Er, Li Zuoche brought five hundred soldiers, pigs, sheep and wine and other things to reward the Chu army, at this time, the gate of the camp slowly opened, in the camp, the war drums slowly sounded, and soon, a team of Chu soldiers holding halberds rushed out of the camp, lined up on both sides, this is the formation to welcome the VIPs.

Zhao Xie saw that the Chu army was in good shape, and he couldn't help but secretly admire in his heart, he looked back at Zhang Er, and said with a wry smile: "If my Zhao army has half of the Chu army, why are you afraid of the Qin army?" ”

Seeing Zhao Xie so emotional, Zhang Er couldn't help but sigh: "What the king said is extremely true, if the army is strong, the country will be stronger, which is also the deficiency of our Zhao country, in the future, we need to train soldiers strictly." ”

Zhang Er is okay to say, but Li Zuoche is a little unable to pull his face at this time, after all, he is in charge of military and political affairs, this war against Qin, Li Zuoche is the main general, at this time he has knelt down on one knee beside Zhao Xie, and sighed: "The king said very much, the last general will be a strict training of sergeants in the future, and will not give the Qin army a chance to attack Zhao again." ”

"The widow didn't blame General Zhao, please hurry up." Zhao Xie helped Li Zuoche up, and at this time, Xiang Yu's laughter sounded in the camp: "Let His Royal Highness King Zhao wait for a long time, Xiang Yu's crime is also." ”

Zhao Xie followed the voice and saw that Xiang Yu was wearing a white robe, and he was not wearing a military uniform, but he smiled and said: "General Xiang Yu will not be late for thousands of miles, go north to reinforce Zhao State, and defeat the Qin army, killing Zhang Han like a lost dog, I specially prepared thin wine and pigs and sheep, came to reward the officers and soldiers of the Chu army, and asked General Xiang Yu to accept it." ”

"Why should His Royal Highness King Zhao be so polite." Xiang Yu gave Zhao Xie a salute, then pointed to the camp and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness King Zhao, let's talk in the camp." ”

Entering the big tent, several relatives immediately brought hot tea, each with a cup next to each person, Xiang Yu had already picked up the teacup at this time, blew lightly, and said with a smile after taking a sip: "This time the Qin army went north, which frightened His Royal Highness King Zhao." ”

"It's the widow who is troublesome with General Xiang." Zhao Xie said politely, and on the side, Zhang Er smiled and said: "If it weren't for General Xiang Yu going north this time and breaking the Qin army, I'm afraid that Julu would be ruined in a few days, and the city would be destroyed, on behalf of my king, thank you General Xiang." ”

Zhang Er got up and saluted, Xiang Yu hurriedly got up and saluted back: "Why should Lord Zhang be like this." ”

After the two of them gave each other a salute, they sat down with each other, Xiang Yu patted the table and said hatefully: "Hate Song Yi, the Tun army Anyang, has always refused to go north, so that the Chu army has run out of grain and grass several times, and the soldiers are miserable, seeing that the cold winter is coming, if we don't fight with the Qin army, what is the point of us going north?" ”

Speaking of this, Xiang Yu was extremely angry, and on the side, Li Zuoche also hated: "Song Yi is sitting on a mountain watching the tiger fight, he is so bluffing, it is a fatal blow to Zhao State, and it will also affect the relationship between Zhao and Chu State, which is done by a fool." ”

Zhao Xie saw Li Zuoche interject, but coughed dryly, Li Zuoche immediately shut up, and there was a brief silence in the tent again, at this time, Fan Zeng handed Xiang Yu a look on the side, Xiang Yu understood, but picked up the teacup, pretended to drink tea, thought about the words, half a sound, he laughed dryly, sighed: "Although Zhang Han is defeated, there are still 200,000 soldiers and horses, and our army is stationed here, seeing that the cold winter is coming, the soldiers do not have enough winter clothes, and the supply and transportation of grain and grass is difficult, I have plans to return to Pengcheng, and the spring flowers will bloom next year. Then fight to the death with the Qin army. ”

Xiang Yu's words made Zhao Xie shocked, if the Chu army left, Zhang Han would inevitably besiege Julu again, at that time, the Zhao State would really be destroyed, thinking of this, Zhao Xie was slightly embarrassed and said: "Isn't General Xiang Yu ready to fight a decisive battle with the Qin army?" ”

"My ability is limited, so I have to return to the south this year." Xiang Yu shook his head and sighed.

"What does General Xiang Yu need us to do? Let's put it bluntly. Zhao Xie was a little breathless, and on the side, Zhang Er also interjected: "The Chu army went north for the sake of the battle between the Zhao State and the Qin army, and we, as the host, should do our best to help the Chu army tide over the difficulties, please General Xiang put forward your request." ”

What Xiang Yu wants is this sentence, what he wants is Zhao Guo's support for himself, only in this way can Xiang Yu fight this battle with all his might, at this time the topic has been opened, the thin layer of window paper has been pierced, Xiang Yu no longer goes around the bend, he stretched out two fingers, and said with a smile: "I only have two requirements." ”

"First, I need cotton clothes for winter, and in terms of grain and grass, Zhao Jun should also be properly supported."

"Second, I hope that the Zhao army can send troops to help me advance westward and temporarily defeat Zhang Han, which cannot solve the threat of the Qin State to the Zhao State, only by entering the Hangu Pass and completely defeating the Qin State, can we stay away from the war once and for all!"

Xiang Yu's conditions were not harsh, Zhao Xie nodded slightly, and on the side, Zhang Er said in surprise: "Isn't Sima Wei already following General Xiang?" ”

"After all, Sima Wei only has 30,000 soldiers and horses, if he wants to enter the Guanzhong, 30,000 soldiers and horses are not enough, I hope that Zhao Guo can show sincerity!" Xiang Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, staring at the two.

The big tent was quiet again, and I don't know how long it took, Zhao Xie seemed to have made up his mind, and sighed: "Okay, I promise you!" I will ask Prime Minister Zhang Er to take over the army north of Julu and obey General Xiang Yu's dispatch. ”

"Okay, His Royal Highness King Zhao is really refreshing, we will make up our minds!" Xiang Yu laughed heartily, he immediately looked outside the tent and shouted, "Come on, prepare wine and food." ”

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Zhang Han's defeat, invisibly, also rescued Chen Yu, these days, he has always been troubled by how to solve the siege of the giant deer, although Chen Yu is afraid of fighting with Zhang Han, but once the giant deer falls, Chen Yu knows very well that Zhang Han will not let go of himself, he will have the victorious division to attack Chen Yu's camp.

Lips and teeth are cold, Chen Yu finally mustered up the courage, he wanted to join Sima Wei to march together, but he didn't want to, Xiang Yu had ended the war in advance, although Chen Yu was a little disappointed in his heart, but Xiang Yu defeated Zhang Han, it was better than personally commanding the army and fighting with Zhang Han, these days, Chen Yu has always been thinking about whether he should visit Xiang Yu.

Although hesitating, Chen Yu knew very well that Xiang Yu was short-tempered, reckless, and not a good person, besides, Chen Yu had also heard that when the envoys of various countries visited Xiang Yu again, they all knelt down to enter the account, which made Chen Yu feel funny, since ancient times, a man has been in the world, kneeling to his parents, kneeling to the king, what is he Xiang Yu, the general of Chu State, is it so pretentious?

Chen Yu showed a disdainful smile, and at this time, a relative walked in quickly and arched his hand: "General, the prime minister is here." ”

When Chen Yu heard that Zhang Er was coming, he couldn't help laughing and said, "Hurry up and invite him in." ”

Not long after, Zhang Er walked into the big tent under the escort of several government soldiers, he stared at Chen Yu with a serious face, as if there was infinite deep hatred, when Chen Yu was wondering, Zhang Er took the bamboo slip from the hands of the government soldiers, unfolded it, and read aloud: "The Qin army is pressing, the giant deer is in danger, the army of 100,000 in Qingtun, stop and watch, what is the intention?" The widow thinks about the past and supports the widow to ascend the altar...... Today, General Chen Yu is dismissed from the post of General and is taken over by the right minister Zhang Er...... The secretary can pay the seal letter quickly, and there must be no mistakes. ”

After Chen Yu heard this, he couldn't help but be furious, he looked at Zhang Er intently, and said hatefully: "What does this mean, Prime Minister? ”

"What is Zhang Wei's crime? What is Chen Ze's crime? With only 5,000 soldiers, is it good to fight against the hundreds of thousands of people in the Qin army? If it weren't for your greed for life and fear of death, why did the giant deer almost fall? Now, the king just exempted you from military power, and you have seen that the king is benevolent, and you still want to thank you quickly? ”

Hearing Zhang Er say this, Chen Yu didn't argue with him, only snorted coldly, threw out the seal, and hurriedly walked out of the tent.

After a pillar of incense, Chen Yu took a hundred relatives and rode his horse out of the camp.

About three hours later, Zhang Er ordered the three armies to march from the village and march towards the Zhanghe River to meet Xiang Yu.

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